456 Rochdale to Littleborough via Dearnley, Starring Way
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 06:34, last bus 22:37. 28 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 456? 6 other bus routes are numbered 456 elsewhere in the UK — see every 456 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:27 to Drake Road | 08:41 | 09:41 | 10:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 | 15:41 | 16:41 | 17:51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Interchange (Stand C) | · | 08:41 | 09:41 | 10:41 | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 | 15:41 | 16:41 | 17:51 |
| Smallbridge Library (o/s) | · | 08:48 | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 15:48 | 16:48 | 17:58 |
| Low Hill (at) | · | 08:52 | 09:52 | 10:52 | 11:52 | 12:52 | 13:52 | 14:52 | 15:52 | 16:52 | 18:02 |
| Wardle Village Church (o/s) | · | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 15:57 | 16:57 | 18:07 |
| Lime Grove (SE-bound) | · | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:15 |
| Littleborough Station (Stop D) | 07:27 | 09:12 | 10:12 | 11:12 | 12:12 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 15:12 | 16:12 | 17:12 | 18:22 |
| Cote Lane (nr) | 07:33 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Drake Road (opp) | 07:44 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bee Network before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Littleborough: 10 journeys, first 08:41 towards Rochdale: 17 journeys, first 06:34
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Littleborough: 10 journeys, first 08:41 towards Rochdale: 17 journeys, first 06:34
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Littleborough: 10 journeys, first 08:41 towards Rochdale: 17 journeys, first 06:34
Route map
All stops on route 456
456 towards Littleborough
All 56 stops
- Rochdale Interchange (Stand C) Rochdale
- Ukrainian Catholic Church (opp) Town Head
- Regent Street (nr) Town Head
- Rugby Road (nr) Town Head
- Rochdale Community Fire Station (opp) Belfield
- Cook Street (opp) Howarth Cross
- Clayton Street (nr) Howarth Cross
- Millgate (opp) Howarth Cross
- Smallbridge Library (o/s) Smallbridge
- Louise Street (nr) Smallbridge
- Low Hill (at) Low Hill
- Great Howarth (nr) Ashbrook Hey
- Princess Avenue (nr) Ashbrook Hey
- Auburn House (opp) Wardle
- Lawflat (nr) Wardle
- Clough Street (nr) Wardle
- Brook Street (nr) Wardle
- Wardle Village Church (o/s) Wardle
- Wardle Conservative Club (o/s) Wardle
- Waterhouse Close (opp) Wardle
- Birch Hill Hospital (o/s) Wardle
- Wardle Academy (opp) Wardle
- Gloucester Avenue (nr) Hurstead
- Birch Avenue (nr) Hurstead
- Mount Avenue (Stop B) Wuerdle
- Arm Road (nr) Dearnley
- Crowther Street (nr) Dearnley
- Dearnley Avenue (opp) Dearnley
- Starring Way (NW-bound) Starring Way
- Starring Way (NE-bound) Starring Way
- Laburnum Way (SE-bound) Starring Way
- Lime Grove (SE-bound) Starring Way
- Starring Way (W-bound) Starring Way
- Whitelees Road (nr) Littleborough
- Stockton Street (nr) Littleborough
- Littleborough Square (Stop A) Littleborough
- Littleborough Station (Stop D) Littleborough
- Greenwood Street (nr) Littleborough
- Boundary Street (nr) Littleborough
- Calderbrook Road (opp) Caldermoor
- Furness Avenue (opp) Caldermoor
- Kirkstall Avenue (opp) Shore
- Ribble Avenue (nr) Shore
- Cote Lane (nr) Shore
- Ribble Avenue (opp) Shore
- Aberley Fold (nr) Shore
- Kirkstall Avenue (nr) Shore
- Furness Avenue (nr) Caldermoor
- Calderbrook Road (nr) Caldermoor
- Eric Street (nr) Caldermoor
- Whalley Avenue (nr) Caldermoor
- Clough Road (nr) Caldermoor
- Calderbrook Road (NE-bound) Caldermoor
- Hey Head Lane (nr) Stansfield
- St James Church (o/s) Stansfield
- Drake Road (opp) Stansfield
456 towards Rochdale
All 47 stops
- Drake Road (opp) Stansfield
- Temple Lane (nr) Stansfield
- Calderbrook Terrace (opp) Stansfield
- Reddyshaw Brow (nr) Stansfield
- Gale Close (opp) Gale
- Carriage Drive (opp) Littleborough
- Ferrand Road (opp) Littleborough
- The Vine Fellowship Church (opp) Littleborough
- Church Street (Stop C) Littleborough
- Littleborough Station (Stop D) Littleborough
- Inghams Lane (nr) Littleborough
- Hollingworth Road (S-bound) Littleborough
- The Wine Press (adj) Hollingworth Lake
- Higher Cleggswood Avenue (opp) Hollingworth Lake
- Cleggswood Avenue (opp) Hollingworth Lake
- Smithybridge Library (opp) Smithy Bridge
- Brown Lodge Street (opp) Smithy Bridge
- Smithy Bridge Station (o/s) Smithy Bridge
- Rose Avenue (opp) Smithy Bridge
- Southview Road (nr) Wuerdle
- Halifax Road (Stop D) Wuerdle
- Mount Avenue (Stop C) Wuerdle
- Birch Avenue (opp) Hurstead
- Gloucester Avenue (opp) Hurstead
- Wardle Academy (by) Wardle
- Waterhouse Close (nr) Wardle
- Clough Street (nr) Wardle
- Brook Street (nr) Wardle
- Wardle Village Church (o/s) Wardle
- Wardle Conservative Club (o/s) Wardle
- Elm Grove (nr) Wardle
- Lawflat (opp) Wardle
- Auburn House (o/s) Wardle
- Princess Avenue (opp) Ashbrook Hey
- Great Howarth (opp) Ashbrook Hey
- Low Hill (at) Low Hill
- Louise Street (opp) Smallbridge
- Smallbridge Library (opp) Smallbridge
- Millgate (nr) Howarth Cross
- Clayton Street (opp) Howarth Cross
- Cook Street (nr) Howarth Cross
- Rochdale Community Fire Station (nr) Belfield
- Rugby Road (opp) Town Head
- Regent Street (opp) Town Head
- Ukrainian Catholic Church (o/s) Town Head
- Robert Street (nr) Town Head
- Rochdale Interchange (Arrivals) Rochdale
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 456 bus?
The first 456 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:34 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 456 bus?
The last 456 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:37. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 456 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bee Network day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 456 bus?
The 456 is operated by Bee Network.
Timetable data from Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.